The Blues Brothers

Poster for the movie "The Blues Brothers"
Poster for the movie "The Blues Brothers"

The Blues Brothers (1980)

R 133 min - Music, Comedy, Action, Crime - 17 June 1980
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Jake Blues is just out of jail, and teams up with his brother, Elwood on a 'mission from God' to raise funds for the orphanage in which they grew up. The only thing they can do is do what they do best: play music. So they get their old band together, and set out on their way—while getting in a bit of trouble here and there.

Director:  John Landis
Writers:  Dan Aykroyd, John Landis

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Storyline

Jake Blues is just out of jail, and teams up with his brother, Elwood on a 'mission from God' to raise funds for the orphanage in which they grew up. The only thing they can do is do what they do best: play music. So they get their old band together, and set out on their way—while getting in a bit of trouble here and there.


Collections: John Landis

Tagline: They'll never get caught. They're on a mission from God.

Genres: Music, Comedy, Action, Crime

Details

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Language:  English
Release Date:  17 June 1980

Box Office

Budget:  $27,000,000
Revenue:  $115,229,890

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:  2 h 13 min